About This Class

Do you love botanical watercolors and want to step up your watercolor game? Learn how to paint your own gorgeous cherry blossom - just like the one I created for 2019 Canadian Silver Dollar coin! In this class, I will show you the best way to apply traditional painting methods to achieve that realistic look you want. From drawing a basic outline, to masking light and applying brilliant washes, you will feel more confident in your own style and learn how to make the most out of your watercolors.

Through a series of bite-size lessons, packed with close-up shots of brush movements and pigment flow, we will cover the following topics:

Creating a perfect outline for your painting,

Masking light and white elements to achieve a realistic look,

Layering watercolor washes to create depth and texture, and finally

Finishing touches that make all the difference.

To help you get started, I will share a list of my must-have and nice-to-have supplies, including my botanical color palette. I will also share many of my tricks to bring your flower painting to the next level by amplifying shapes and colors thoughtfully for maximum visual impact.

I am a professional illustrator from Canada. You may have seen my art on Canadian silver dollar coins, Starbucks holiday cups, or the streets of Toronto. I love ink, watercolors and gouache, and my painting style is influenced by the decorative tradition of “Petrykivka” painting – an Eastern European art focusing on floral and plant motifs.

Visit my website or follow me on Instagram @anna.m.bucciarelli if you want to learn more about my work or simply say Hello:)